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Might require stint on injured list Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Robert's back pain has not improved and the outfielder will undergo an MRI, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Robert is missing a third straight start Wednesday. More will be known about Robert's status after the imaging results are in, but Mendoza conceded that there's a chance the 28-year-old needs to spend time on the injured list. Tyrone Taylor and MJ Melendez would be in line for more playing time should Robert's absence be extended.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kodai Senga to IL and Juan Soto (left forearm) limited to DH for Mets

The struggling New York Mets have placed right-hander Kodai Senga on the 10-day injured list with lumbar spine inflammation

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Dealing with tight back Robert is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Nationals due to lower-back tightness, Chelsea Janes of SNY.tv reports.

Impact Robert's absence from the lineup is his third in the past four games, so it's not a surprise to find out he's managing an injury. The veteran outfielder isn't scheduled to undergo any medical testing at this point, but that could change if there's no improvement in the next 48 hours. For now, Robert should be considered day-to-day.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Tuesday Robert is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact It's the second absence in New York's past four games for Robert, who is batting .132 (5-for-38) with three doubles and no homers in his past 10 contests. Carson Benge will shift to center field Tuesday while Brett Baty receives a start in right.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Can New York Mets, any MLB team win with Luis Robert Jr.? | Sporting News The athletic, multi-skilled center fielder, hailed as the "next Mike Trout" as a rookie, has to prove he can help teams win consistently.

APRIL 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Baty first batter to have robot ump change bases-loaded walk to inning-ending called third strike

Brett Baty of the New York Mets became the first batter to have a bases-loaded walk changed to an inning-ending strike by MLB's new challenge system

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

On bench for Game 2 Robert is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Impact Robert started in center field in Sunday's matinee, per usual, and went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout. He'll take a seat for the second time in the series in Game 2. Tyrone Taylor will start in center field and bat ninth in the nightcap.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

With help from robot umpire, Rockies beat Mets 3-1 for third series win, NY's 14th loss in 16 games

Colorado avoided falling behind when the robot umpire changed Brett Baty’s bases-loaded walk to an inning-ending called third strike in the first, and Jose Quintana got his first w...

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Rockies bring 1-0 series advantage over Mets into game 2

The Colorado Rockies bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the New York Mets

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Exiting starting nine Robert is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Robert is just 6-for-39 at the plate across his last 10 contests, so he'll get a day off to regroup. The Mets will roll with Tyrone Taylor in center field in Friday's series opener.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Soto is set to return as the Mets look to stop their skid and get their offense going

Juan Soto is expected to come off the injured list Wednesday for the struggling New York Mets

APRIL 21 • Associated Press

Kelly homers as the Cubs hand the Mets their 10th straight loss with a 4-2 victory

Pinch-hitter Carson Kelly connected for a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning, and the Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 vict...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Mets president David Stearns defends Carlos Mendoza, says manager is not to blame for struggles

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns defended Carlos Mendoza, saying the manager is not to blame for the team’s struggles

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

Mets aim to stop road losing streak, take on the Cubs

The New York Mets will look to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Chicago Cubs

APRIL 17 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From the Dodgers' Sweep Over the Mets

The Dodgers are the best team in MLB, while the Mets' struggle continues.

APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Dodgers' Sweep Over the Mets

Mets look to stop losing streak in game against the Dodgers

The New York Mets enter the matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers after losing seven straight games

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Proposed blockbuster Mets trade sees New York land $100 million two-time All-Star slugger to create super outfield with Juan Soto, Luis Robert Jr. | Sporting News This would give the Mets arguably the best outfield in the National League.

APRIL 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Out of Sunday's lineup Robert is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact It's likely just a maintenance day for Robert, who started the previous six games and batted .364 (8-for-22) with four walks, a homer, two steals and five runs during that span. Carson Benge will shift to center field for Sunday's series finale while Tyrone Taylor and Brett Baty start in the corner outfield.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics aim to keep win streak going against the Mets

The Athletics seek to continue a four-game win streak with a victory over the New York Mets

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Mets bring home losing streak into matchup against the Athletics

The New York Mets host the Athletics looking to end a three-game home skid

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Jeff McNeil gets 2 hits in return to Citi Field, leading Athletics over Mets 4-0

Jeff McNeil had two hits in his return to Citi Field, including a run-scoring single in a three-run ninth inning that helped the Athletics beat the New York Mets 4-0 as their pitch...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Mets open 3-game series at home against the Athletics

The New York Mets open a three-game series at home against the Athletics on Friday

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Continues strong start to season Robert went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk Thursday in a loss to the Diamondbacks.

Impact Robert produced the first and only Mets run with a solo shot to center field in the first inning. The long ball was his second of the season and extended his on-base streak to eight games. In fact, Robert has reached base in all but one of his 12 contests on the campaign and is slashing .333/.480/.487 with the pair of homers, eight runs, seven RBI and two stolen bases while taking 11 walks, tied for fifth-most in the majors.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Mets vs. Diamondbacks: Live Stream or on TV Luis Robert and the New York Mets (7-5) host Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks (6-6) on Thursday in a rubber match, with first pit...

APRIL 9 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Steals two bases, scores two runs Robert went 3-for-5 with two stolen bases and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Giants.

Impact Robert singled three times and stole his first two bases of the season Sunday, as helped create multiple runs for the Mets. Robert has just one extra-base hit in nine games with his new team but is slashing .333/.474/.433 with one home run, six RBI, six runs scored, two steals and an 8:5 BB:K across 38 plate appearances.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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